Atty. Janet A. George
Janet A. George is Of Counsel at the Pacific Northwest family law firm McKinley Irvin, PLLC.
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Janet A. George is a family law attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at McKinley Irvin. Educated at Seattle University (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Peer review rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Janet A. George is Of Counsel at the Pacific Northwest family law firm McKinley Irvin, PLLC. She has been practicing family law for over 35 years and is widely recognized as one of the top family law attorneys in Washington
- Ms. George’s practice concentrates on complex, high asset and high income cases, including those involving property characterization, business valuations, and the distribution of multi-million dollar estates
- She has represented high net worth individuals across different fields, including business owners, corporate executives, legal and medical professionals, and professional athletes
- She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (since 1992), serving as President of the Washington AAML chapter from 1997-1999
- Ms. George has maintained a peer review rating of “AV Preeminent” by Martindale Hubbell for the past 30 years and has served as an adjunct professor at the Seattle University School of Law
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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